Jake Oettinger
How Wrong Were My 2023-24 Season Predictions?
The 2023-24 NHL season is wrapped up completely and we are waiting patiently for training camp to begin for the 2024-25 season. Just days before the 2023-24 season began, I wrote a predictions piece for the year, something I continue to do for as long as I can. I figured that calling myself out for […]
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Opinion: Why This Could Be the Year that Predators’ Saros Wins the Vezina Trophy
It may be too early to start thinking about next season considering that we are still in the thick of things regarding free agency and the summer in general. One area that might be worth looking at is potential award winners for next season. For this particular article, I want to focus on the Vezina […]
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Opinion: Team USA’s Goaltending Could End Up Being Lights Out in NHL’s Four Nations Face-Off
When it comes to international competition involving NHL players, especially goaltenders, it is usually hit and miss when it comes to Team USA because if their goaltenders do not play well, they usually fail to accomplish anything. At the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano, Team USA went 1-3 and were outscored 14-9 despite being heavily […]
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NHL Playoffs Recap: Dallas Stars vs. Edmonton Oilers Game 5 | 05/31/2024
The Dallas Stars returned to Dallas to host the Edmonton Oilers in Game 5 on Friday night. The Stars fell to the Oilers 3-1 at the American Airlines Center. Edmonton leads the series 3-2 over Dallas. The Stars’ starting lineup featured Logan Stankoven, Jamie Benn, Wyatt Johnston, Miro Heiskanen, Esa Lindell, and Jake Oettinger. Oettinger […]
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NHL Playoffs Recap: Dallas Stars at Edmonton Oilers Game 4 | 05/29/2024
The Dallas Stars and Edmonton Oilers returned to the ice on Wednesday night. The Stars took an early lead but ultimately dropped a 5-2 decision to the Oilers in Game 4 at Rogers Place. Dallas and Edmonton are now tied 2-2 in the Western Conference Final. The Stars’ starting lineup featured Jason Robertson, Roope Hintz, […]
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NHL Playoffs: Dallas Stars at Edmonton Oilers Game 3 Recap
The Dallas Stars were on the road to take on the Edmonton Oilers in Game 3. The Stars rallied to defeat the Oilers 5-3 at Rogers Place. Dallas leads Edmonton 2-1 in the Western Conference Final. Stars head coach Pete DeBoer tweaked the Stars’ starting lineup, which featured Jason Robertson, Roope Hintz, Tyler Seguin, Miro […]
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NHL Playoffs: Dallas Stars vs. Edmonton Oilers Game 2 Recap | 05/25/2024
The Dallas Stars looked to rewrite the script against the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday night. The Stars beat the Oilers 3-1 in Game 2 at the American Airlines Center. Dallas and Edmonton are tied 1-1 in the Western Conference Final. The Stars’ starting lineup featured Joe Pavelski, Mason Marchment, Matt Duchene, Chris Tanev, Esa Lindell, […]
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NHL Playoffs: Dallas Stars vs. Edmonton Oilers Game 1 Recap
The Dallas Stars kicked off the Western Conference Final against the Edmonton Oilers in Dallas, Texas. Connor McDavid and the Oilers scored the game-winning goal and sunk the Stars 3-2 in Game 1 at the American Airlines Center on Thursday night. Edmonton leads the series 1-0 over Dallas. The Stars’ starting lineup featured Joe Pavelski, […]
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NHL Western Conference Finals Game 1 | Edmonton Oilers vs. Dallas Stars | 5/23/2024
The Dallas Stars faced off against the Edmonton Oilers for Game 1 of the Western Conference Final at American Airlines Center on Thursday night. This highly anticipated matchup featured two powerhouses in an intense battle. The Edmonton Oilers secured a thrilling Game 7 victory over the Vancouver Canucks, overcoming a 3-2 series deficit. On the […]
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NHL Playoffs: Dallas Stars at Colorado Avalanche Game 6 Recap | 05/17/2024
The Dallas Stars seized the opportunity to clinch a series win over the Colorado Avalanche in the end on Friday. The Stars edged the Avalanche 2-1 in double overtime in Game 6 at Ball Arena to eliminate their Central Division foe. Dallas won the series 4-2 over Colorado. The Stars’ starting lineup featured Logan Stankoven, […]
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